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Pagosa Springs, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Archuleta County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
1,718
Population
340/sq mi density
$36,712
Median Income
$24,141 per capita
$353,800
Home Value
$552,490 Zillow
$1,068
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
245
Violent Crime/100K
2,153 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$36,712 median income, 2.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$353,800 home value, $1,068/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
245 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pagosa Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 55.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,334 ft (2,235 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 340/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2634°N, 107.0036°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Archuleta County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0389 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 5.66 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Pagosa Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (0.9").